5* DT A'Shawn Robinson flips to Alabama

5 star DT A'Shawn Robinson, the prized recruit in Texas' class, has flipped to Alabama after being committed for over a year. This should probably end all speculation on Henry Poggi. On another note, Texas probably picked the worst time to turn into a dumpster fire. A&M leaves for the SEC and Manziel wins the Heisman, and now Texas is losing its grip on in-state recruiting.

“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”

TomVH said they don't answer any questions regarding the whole recruiting thing. So you won't get anything out of the family one way or another. Might be why the 247 guy likes to start rumors with Poggi, he knows it will have a longer life because no one will squash them.

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The only statement he really gave about his recruitment was a terse statement vehemently denying considering Bama. And the only reason he even gave that was because he really couldn't get away from reporters at the UA game. The Poggi's have generally shied away from the media throughout Henry's recruitment.

“True loyalty is that quality of service that grows under adversity and expands in defeat. Any street urchin can shout applause in victory, but it takes character to stand fast in defeat. One is noise — the other, loyalty.”

The longer they hold onto Mack Brown, the deeper the hole will go for them. If they don't want Texas A&M to pass them for many years, its time to let him go, bring in a coach that will foster a competitive and aggressive football culture, and bring Texas back.

We played a much more diffucult schedule. With all the in-state talent and reach into west coast and various parts of the South, there's no excuse for Texas. Imagine if McCoy doesn't get hurt on the first play back in 09. Texas probably wins and Mack isn't on such a hot seat. Still, OU has been to Texas what OSU was to us under Tressell. Remember when McFarland's mom said she was so put off by Brown that she told her son OU would be a better fit? I don't think UT goes the RR route. They just need some fresh young blood in there. Maybe Manny Diaz gets promoted? Young guy, minority so maybe he connects a little better with the kids he's recruiting?

And considering the comparison of recruiting classes and expectation of fans at the time, I think you can fairly say that Texas fans are much more disappointed about the state of their program. Michigan is coming from a much different place than Texas the past 3 years.

Second, they've got a coach that (while once great) seems to be losing his grip on the team and in-state dominance of recruiting. In the past they always got who they wanted as far as Texas recruiting; this year, they've completely crumbled.

Finally, we were a dumpster fire.. two years ago. Now we clearly are rebuilding under a new coach both on the field and in recruiting. This comparison is baseless.

Sumlin is not going to be there long term. There is a very good chance he will be in the NFL after next season. He had alot of schools looking at him and the extension he signed will do nothing to stop that.

This sucks. I'm starting my MBA at UT in Aug., and I thought I could look forward to football Saturdays w/ the typical UT prowess. They grabbed the last two #1 RBs in the nation, but it seems like I should pack for some Alamo Bowls.